Sifab baffled sump - dipstick problem
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I'm starting to dislike taken the sump off. But I think the DIY route is the best option. Once I get a new dipstick as so much bending snapped handle of the old one.
Holy st racetech dipstick is 35 ex vat and shipping
I'll try and weld it back
Holy st racetech dipstick is 35 ex vat and shipping
Edited by Chimp871 on Monday 9th October 19:53
I'll try and weld it back
Edited by Chimp871 on Monday 9th October 19:58
Boosted LS1 said:
OP, why are you buying expensive dipsticks, won't something ordinary do the job? It should just slide smoothly into position :-)
Amazing how fast expensive replacements motivate you! Just went to garage and welded it together. Edited by Boosted LS1 on Monday 9th October 20:17
Did measure it and it's 2mmx5mmx560mm length (tip to housing).
Rimmers sell a selection of dipsticks without a TVR tax. Don't know if any are the correct length but sure they could measure them for you?
https://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID010809
https://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID010809
Yep at to mod mine too I have the same extended front like in shot to accommodate windage tray (also fitted) I expect the unexpected with this after-market stuff TBH marked the baffle with some marking blue bolted the sump up quick then then just pushed the dipstick down until it struck the baffle removed sump then relieved material from the witness mark bloody annoying all the same, even the tray tags need tweaking because two of the lugs did not line up with the block drillings
Edited by Sardonicus on Tuesday 10th October 11:47
N7GTX said:
Rimmers sell a selection of dipsticks without a TVR tax. Don't know if any are the correct length but sure they could measure them for you?
https://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID010809
I did see that too but the weld is strong although burnt through the hat cover but will add a tapered bung. https://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID010809
Just astounded at 42 quid for a dipstick, as has beeb said a generic one cut to length would have been fine or even better is to use fish tape wire, cut to length and mark min/max. Eg
https://bircoelectrical.co.uk/products/silverline-...
N7GTX said:
Rimmers sell a selection of dipsticks without a TVR tax. Don't know if any are the correct length but sure they could measure them for you?
https://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID010809
They only sell one from an MGB V8 and its too short.https://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID010809
I have it sitting in my garage.
rev-erend said:
N7GTX said:
Rimmers sell a selection of dipsticks without a TVR tax. Don't know if any are the correct length but sure they could measure them for you?
https://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID010809
They only sell one from an MGB V8 and its too short.https://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID010809
I have it sitting in my garage.
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